Jamala is one of the most recognized faces in St. Louis. She is a long-time organizer, feminist, and political strategist with deep roots in the Black Liberation Movement. She is a featured columnist for the award-winning St. Louis American newspaper, St. Louis’ largest black weekly. She is on the editorial board of BlackCommentator.com and is a featured contributor. Her columns also appear in the Capital City Hues (Madison, WI) and the LA Progressive. She has authored many articles for both local and national publications on issues that she is passionately involved in. Jamala is the author of The Best of the Way I See It, a compilation of her political writings over 20 years. She is also the author of Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion.
Black women have been the backbone of the Democratic Party for decades. We have saved the party at critical times and have little to show for it. In the last presidential election, we showed up nearly 90% strong. The party leadership has ignored criticism of their racial and gender biases, and now it’s all coming to a head. It’s shake-up time.
A record number of African American candidates are running for governor this election season. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is one of them. Polls show a close race between him and his Republican rival. I am wondering whether this is another case of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic National Committee outmaneuvering themselves at the expense of candidates of color, especially women.
In the current racist political climate and with MAGA at the helm, Black folks seem to be one legislative stroke away from being full-fledged citizens.
Joshua’s Boots tells the story of a Black teenager who flees his home to find new opportunity in the American West in 1878. Joshua overcomes racial prejudice and obstacles to become a cowboy, establishing a new life with his own land, his own name, and his own legacy.
Celebrate Conflict Resolution Day with us, delicious food, and community.
A fun filled day with music and advocacy. Rock the vote at a free Family Friendly democracy rally & concert at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
Join the Eco-socialist of Eastern Missouri for a night of music to raise funds for the legal battle against the proposed Armory Data Center and overall data center fight.
Join Jamala as she breaks down current events and various topics. Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST
